Intel's stagnation in manufacturing processes has been a source of frustration for the company itself,forcing it to compensate for its process technology lag by adopting a big.LITTLE core approach in the face of competitors.Despite this,the power consumption of the 14th generation Core processors remains significantly high under heavy loads,especially for flagship processors like the Core i9-14900K,which can see power consumption soar above 320W under full load.Such high power consumption implies that the processor generates a substantial amount of heat,posing extremely high demands on cooling solutions.Many common 360mm all-in-one liquid coolers on the market struggle to handle such high power consumption and heat generation,failing to fully unleash the performance of the Core i9-14900K.

The market is never short of challengers,and Scythe's introduction of the Green Dragon GT360X all-in-one liquid cooler is one of them.It claims to be able to tame the performance "beast" that is the Core i9-14900K.So,how does it really perform?To answer this question,we conducted a comprehensive and in-depth experience with it.

Product Specifications:

- Radiator dimensions: 396mm × 121mm × 27mm

- Fan size: 120mm × 120mm × 25mm

- Cold head dimensions: 30mm × 94mm × 94.5mm

- Fan model: Scythe GT3000

- Fan bearing: Dual ball bearing

- Fan speed: 900RPM to 3000RPM

- Water pump speed: 3500RPMFan noise: 38.7dB(A)

Fan airflow: 86.59 CFM

Compatible platforms:

Intel: 115X/1200/17XX;

AMD: AM5/AM4

Water tube length: 400mm

Water tube material: TPV

Radiator material: Aluminum

Screen size: 2.1 inches

Reference price: 1999 yuanThe brand "Da Lian Dao," which focuses on the field of cooling,may not be unfamiliar to many seasoned DIY enthusiasts,but it is not well-known to many ordinary users.Established in 2002 in Tokyo's "Akihabara," Da Lian Dao currently has research and development,production,and quality control centers in China and Japan.The brand offers a variety of cooling products,including air coolers,liquid coolers,and cooling fans.For instance,the classic "Gentle Typhoon" series of cooling fans is one of their signature products,along with high-end air coolers like the "Da She 8" heat pipe cooler and the "Qing Long" 360mm liquid cooler.Of course,there are also more affordable cooling products,such as the "Feng Ba" cooling fan,the "Chi Tu Ma" warrior air cooler,and the "Zhu Que" and "Xuan Wu" 360mm liquid coolers.

Innovative Camping Storage Box Packaging

The packaging design of the Da Lian Dao Qing Long GT360X all-in-one liquid cooler is unique and eye-catching.Compared to the common cardboard packaging of similar products,it appears more luxurious.The entire packaging resembles a storage box often used for outdoor camping,which is quite innovative.The top of the box even comes with a faux wood cutting board that can be detached for separate use,adding to the product's practicality.

When I opened the packaging box and removed the cooler and accessories,I found that the box could be used as a camping storage box.If it were a regular cardboard box,it would only end up in the recycling bin and could not be reused.In my opinion,this design not only enhances the product's high-end positioning but also allows consumers to enjoy added value beyond the product itself.

Magnetic Detachable 2.1-inch Display

There are two versions of the Da Lian Dao Qing Long GT360: the GT360 and the GT360X.The difference between the two is that the GT360X supports a display screen.Looking at the prices from the official flagship store,there is a 300 yuan price difference between the two.Nowadays,display screens have become a standard feature for many flagship all-in-one liquid coolers.Unlike many coolers that use integrated display heads,the Da Lian Dao Qing Long GT360X features a magnetic detachable display module.Yes,its screen can be easily attached or detached without removing the cooler head.It uses a 2.1-inch round LCD full-color display.Compared to products that use OLED screens,the Da Lian Dao Qing Long GT360X opts for an LCD display to avoid the "burn-in" phenomenon.This is especially suitable for products like coolers that need to display the same image for a long time.Coolers with displays are becoming more and more popular in the market,with an increasing number of coolers incorporating displays to showcase more personalized patterns.

The Da Lian Dao Qing Long GT360X does not disclose the resolution of this screen,but from the effect,it can clearly display static and dynamic images,text,and videos.Although the display is not large,the cost is not low because it requires the addition of both software and hardware drivers,as well as separate tooling,making the cost much higher than that of ordinary coolers with integrated display heads.Therefore,the Da Lian Dao Qing Long GT360X is much more affordable compared to the ROG Ryujin 3,which starts at over two thousand yuan.It is worth mentioning that the Da Lian Dao Qing Long GT360X is equipped with a USB Type-C data communication port on the side of the display,which is more costly than many products that still use Micro USB ports,showing that Da Lian Dao is sparing no expense in making the Qing Long GT360X a more cost-effective product in its class.The purpose of equipping water-cooled radiators with display screens is not only to enhance the appearance with a more premium look but also to provide users with a wider range of personalized options.The 2.1-inch full-color display on the Scythe Ryujin GT360X allows users to showcase custom patterns and text according to their preferences.Users can display their favorite images on the screen or upload creative and personalized graphics.This design not only increases the product's appeal but also brings more enjoyment to users.

Unlike some water-cooled radiators with displays that do not show anything without the installation of driver software or when the driver exits,the Scythe Ryujin GT360X is different.If the driver is not installed,it will default to displaying Scythe's image and English logo.To display personalized content,users need to visit the Scythe official website and download "SCYTHE Liquid Cooling Screen Driver V1.05" from the "Download Center - Drivers" page.However,since the software is hosted on a third-party private cloud server,there may occasionally be issues with expired link sharing,preventing the download of the software.It is recommended that Scythe host the driver software on their own website's server to ensure consumers can smoothly download and install it.Once the cold head is correctly connected to the PC,the software's main interface can recognize the display of the Scythe Ryujin GT360X.The overall interface of the software is not cluttered with confusing features; it is simple and clear.The software allows users to upload static or dynamic images and customize text content,with options for text color,font size,and font type,supporting mainstream image formats such as JPG,JPEG,BMP,PNG,and GIF.

It is worth mentioning that,unlike most screen-equipped radiators on the market that do not support screen brightness adjustment,the Scythe Ryujin GT360X supports screen brightness settings,offering 1 to 8 different brightness levels that can be adjusted according to user needs.For some perfectionist users,they might encounter a rather tricky problem: for example,after assembling the computer,they find that the content displayed on the cold head screen is reversed,which is intolerable for users with obsessive-compulsive tendencies.The Scythe Ryujin GT360X cleverly solves this issue at the software level,allowing users to easily adjust the orientation of the patterns on the cold head.The software provides options for 0°,90°,180°,and 270° rotation,allowing users to simply click to switch the pattern's orientation.

On the software's homepage,the driver can display real-time temperature and load information for the processor,graphics card,hard drive,and memory.In the settings interface,users can switch temperature units and perform software upgrades.It should be noted that the Scythe Ryujin GT360X screen driver software currently does not support adjusting fan speed modes.

The cold head is equipped with a high-speed water pump of 3500 RPM.

Water-cooled radiators are efficient cooling devices,and their performance is directly related to the operational efficiency of the processor.Among them,the cold head,as a core component,and the water pump are key to determining the cooling performance.To enhance the performance of water-cooled radiators,three solutions have emerged in the market.The first approach involves using a single pump with an additional small fan built into the cold head to assist with heat dissipation.This method can enhance the cooling performance,but due to the extra small fan,the cold head's size will be relatively larger.

The second approach is to adopt a dual-pump design.Compared to a single pump,the dual-pump configuration is more efficient,capable of accelerating the water flow rate,providing greater flow and higher head,thereby achieving faster heat exchange and efficient cooling.

The third approach is to use a single pump body but with a high-performance water pump.Some manufacturers enhance the pump's performance through turbocharging technology,while others increase the motor's rotation speed to boost performance.These technologies can significantly improve the pump's performance.For example,the DEEPCOOL FROSTDRAKE GT360X features a high-speed water pump with a rotation speed of up to 3500 RPM.Unlike some radiator brands that use third-party pump solutions,DEEPCOOL FROSTDRAKE GT360X opted for self-developed technology.Its pump is designed on a single water pipe,which avoids the issue of an overly large cold head but may affect aesthetics.

The 3500 RPM speed of the DEEPCOOL FROSTDRAKE GT360X's water pump offers higher cooling efficiency compared to many others that only have 3000 RPM,such as higher head,faster water flow rate,and the noise generated by the pump is negligible.

The separated cold head design allows for a custom loop water cooling system.

The DEEPCOOL FROSTDRAKE GT360X's cold head is relatively large,and since the pump is designed separately on the water pipe,it makes the cold head thinner.Additionally,it features a separated cold head design.The cold head,equipped with G1/4 fittings,can be detached from the water pipes.This design enables users to customize their DIY according to their needs,achieving the effect of a custom loop water cooling system.Users can choose different water pipes based on their preferences and needs and install them flexibly on the cold head,thus realizing a more personalized and unique water cooling system.The G1/4 fittings used are also compatible with common water cooling accessories on the market,making assembly and upgrades convenient for users.

The interface components of the DEEPCOOL FROSTDRAKE GT360X's cold head feature a coating formed by a mixed acid corrosion surface and alternating current electrolysis treatment,which enhances the anti-corrosion capability of the functional parts and extends the service life of the cold head's screw-fixed interface.The so-called mixed acid type corrosion surface treatment involves immersing functional components in a mixed acid solution for corrosion treatment,resulting in a uniform and dense oxide film on the surface.This oxide film has excellent corrosion resistance,effectively preventing corrosion issues that may arise from long-term use of the functional components.Additionally,through alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) electrolytic treatment,the adhesion of the coating can be further enhanced,making it more durable.Especially when the cold head is exposed to high temperatures and humid environments for extended periods,it can better resist the effects of corrosion and aging,thus avoiding leakage issues caused by aging.

The Dajiandao Qinglong GT360X features an all-copper base without nickel plating.Its copper base area is larger than that of similar water coolers,with dimensions of approximately 66.9mm × 61mm.Moreover,its copper base utilizes a servo-grade water channel,which is essentially an optimized water flow design and reduced flow resistance to enhance the base's thermal efficiency,thereby improving heat dissipation performance.

The Dajiandao Qinglong GT360X connects the cold head to the radiator with water pipes that exceed 400mm in length.Longer water pipes facilitate application in various ATX and even E-ATX cases.The diameter of the water pipes also reaches 9.8mm,with thicker pipes allowing for greater water flow.The material of the water pipes is TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizate),a high polymer material that combines the properties of thermoplastic plastics and rubber elasticity.Compared to the rubber hoses used in conventional water cooling,TPV offers significant advantages in terms of elasticity,wear resistance,chemical stability,and temperature resistance.

Additionally,the radiator of an all-in-one water cooling system is a crucial component and comes in different thicknesses.Thin radiators typically do not exceed 25mm in thickness,while thick radiators are usually over 25mm,and the Dajiandao Qinglong GT360X's radiator thickness exceeds 27mm.Furthermore,its radiator is made from one-piece high-grade aviation aluminum and features an efficient internal circulation water channel.

Comes with 3 Gentle Typhoon GT3000 Industrial Fans

The Dajiandao Qinglong GT360X is equipped with 3 of its own Gentle Typhoon GT3000 industrial fans,which support PWM speed control and use double ball bearings.According to official data,the fan speed ranges from 900RPM to 3000RPM,with a maximum air volume of 83CFM and a static air pressure of 4.99mmH2O.Its thickness is 25mm,making it the industry's first silent fan to eliminate the Surge (surge) function while maintaining characteristics at a thickness of 25mm.The new version of the GT3000 incorporates two new technologies compared to the old version: the elimination of Surge (surge) for maintaining efficient PQ performance and the strong direct airflow from the rear.Additionally,the GT3000 can also achieve the substitution of static pressure and maintain the strong PQ performance of the drum fan with a thickness of 38mm.At the same time,it is equipped with a spiral-shaped blade with a rectifier ring,the diameter of the rectifier ring is 101mm.The role of the rectifier ring is to ensure that the generated wind direction is straight,and the airflow behind can maintain the best strong state.

The fan is equipped with 7 blades,and the distance between the frame and the blade is about 1mm.Let's talk a little more here,the size of the frame-blade spacing is directly related to the wind pressure and noise level generated by the fan.The larger the frame-blade spacing,the correspondingly lower the wind pressure generated during the operation of the fan.This is because the larger spacing reduces the resistance of air flow,resulting in increased air volume but reduced wind pressure.Many cheap fans on the market have a frame-blade spacing of more than 1.5mm.An excessively large spacing may also lead to a decrease in fan efficiency,as more air may escape from the gap between the blades and the frame,rather than being effectively guided to the heat dissipation surface.Conversely,if the frame-blade spacing is too close,the blades may rub against the frame under the action of centrifugal force when the fan is running at high speed.This not only generates additional noise but may also lead to blade damage or a decrease in fan performance.In addition,too close a spacing may also limit the cooling effect of the fan,as air flow is restricted.

When designing a heat dissipation fan,other factors also need to be considered,such as the impact of thermal expansion and contraction,as well as the installation method of the fan.For example,fans installed by hanging need to withstand additional pressure from their own weight and vibration,which may affect the setting of the frame-blade spacing.Similarly,the gravity factor in the vertical installation method will also affect the stability and performance of the fan.

It is worth mentioning that the GT3000 comes with its own protection functions.For example,some fans do not automatically cut off power when they fail or are blocked by objects and cannot rotate,which can easily lead to the burning of the motor or affect other equipment lines.The GT3000 can achieve automatic power-off self-protection,and it will also automatically monitor.When it detects from being blocked to being open,it will automatically resume rotation,thereby protecting the equipment.In addition,as the flagship series fan of the Great Scythe,the price of a single GT3000 is 159 yuan,which means that the price of the three fans equipped with the Great Scythe Qinglong GT360X is close to 500 yuan.

Unlocking temperature limits can release nearly 380W of power consumption.

On the platform of the Core i9-14900K processor,ROG Z790 DARK HERO motherboard,Galaxy HOF EXTREME D5-7200 memory,and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D graphics card,we tested the cooling capacity of the Great Scythe Qinglong GT360X.First,I restored the motherboard to its default settings and unlocked the temperature limit for the processor (note: it is not recommended for users to unlock the temperature limit in actual use to avoid hardware damage),and then enabled XMP; secondly,I used the FanControl software to maximize the speed of the cooling fan and water pump; finally,I used the AIDA64 System Stability Test to perform a single-burn FPU test on the processor,which lasted more than 30 minutes,and monitored the temperature and power consumption changes with the HWiNFO software.After a 30-minute test,with the processor running at its default settings,the voltage reached 1.36V,the performance core turbo frequency was 5.7GHz,and the processor's power consumption reached 377.32W.Using HWiNFO software,it was observed that the highest package temperature of the performance core stabilized at around 108℃ (ambient temperature was approximately 27℃),which is an impressive data performance.Although the processor's package temperature appears high on the surface,in reality,it is quite rare for a cooler in the same price range to suppress the Core i9-14900K at 5.7GHz and 1.36V high frequency and high voltage without thermal throttling.

Next,we set the temperature limit to automatic in the motherboard BIOS and conducted the test again.Similarly,after more than 30 minutes of single-burn FPU testing with AIDA64 System Stability Test,it was observed that the processor's power output exceeded 320W,with the processor's package temperature at 100℃.The processor experienced thermal throttling,dropping to 5.5GHz,with a voltage of 1.27V.Although the Core i9-14900K experienced a slight frequency drop and a reduction in power output under the suppression of the DEEPCOOL Bismuth Dragon GT360X,its performance still leads many similar products.In our past tests,once a product experiences overheating,the processor's power consumption often drops below 300W.However,using the DEEPCOOL Bismuth Dragon GT360X to suppress the Core i9-14900K still maintains a power output of over 320W,indicating its strong cooling performance.

Additionally,as the processor is fully loaded and the radiator fans and water pump speeds are maximized,the "roar" of the fans can be clearly heard.I noticed that the FanControl software detected the radiator fan speed at around 3061RPM and the water pump speed at around 3488RPM,but there was no noise from the cold head water pump.With three fans operating at full speed,the noise they produce is somewhat noticeable.I measured the noise level at a position about 30cm away from the fans using a decibel meter,and the fan noise was approximately 55dB(A) against an ambient noise of about 45dB(A).Our tests were conducted in an open platform.If the DEEPCOOL Bismuth Dragon GT360X is installed in an enclosed case,the noise we can hear will be significantly reduced due to the increased distance.

Provides 6-year extended warranty and 3-year leak compensation

No manufacturer of liquid cooling radiators can completely guarantee that their products will not experience leakage issues.Due to the working principle and complex structure of liquid cooling radiators,leakage is a potential risk.Once a leakage issue occurs,the importance of after-sales service becomes crucial.In this regard,the DEEPCOOL Bismuth Dragon GT360X offers a 6-year warranty period.Its liquid cooling module can be replaced with a brand new product in the first year and can be repaired in the second year.

At the same time,during the warranty period,all normal service fees are free,and free accessories are also provided,with only the shipping costs to be borne by the customer.In addition,it also offers a 3-year leak compensation service,with different compensation limits depending on the product level.The DEEPCOOL Bismuth Dragon GT360X is eligible for 100% compensation in the first year,75% in the second year,and 55% in the third year,with a compensation cap of 16,999 yuan.

In conclusion,there is no peer in terms of performance among products in the same category.After a series of experiences,it is not difficult to see that the Dajidao Qinglong GT360X is a one-piece liquid cooling radiator with high performance and playability.As a flagship product,it is more attractive than its competitors at the same price.First of all,it adopts a detachable design,allowing you to easily use third-party split water cooling components to help you create a more personalized cooling system.Secondly,it also comes with a 2.1-inch detachable magnetic LCD display that can be personalized according to personal preferences.Lastly,the Dajidao Qinglong GT360X also offers a warranty period of up to 6 years,providing more reliable protection for users.In addition to the highlights in appearance,the performance of the Dajidao Qinglong GT360X is not an exaggeration to describe as unparalleled among peers.It can suppress the package temperature of the Core [email protected] processor (Note: In actual use,it is not recommended for users to unlock the temperature limit to avoid hardware damage) at 1.36V voltage to 108°C,and it is difficult to find a substitute among products at the same price.Whether it is for high-intensity gaming or large software rendering,the Dajidao Qinglong GT360X can maintain a stable temperature and ensure that the computer's performance is not limited.Overall,if you have very high demands for the performance of the radiator and a budget of up to 2000 yuan,I think the Dajidao Qinglong GT360X will not disappoint you.